*Yep, that does seem like a long list of ingredients, but other than pumpkin puree and nutmeg, these rest of these ingredients are pretty standardly found in any kitchen!Directions:Preheat oven to 400*. Lightly spray muffin pan or use paper liners.

Mix sugar, oil and eggs and then add the pumpkin and the water. In a separate bowl mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices and salt. Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture followed by the chocolate chips.

Personal Note:I am in LOVE with these muffins not only because they are easy to make and are filled with chocolate, but especially because they are super tasty (and I don't like pumpkin pie... at all!!!) and THEY DO NOT CRUMBLE INTO A MILLION PIECES WHEN YOU EAT THEM!!! (Toddlers, the floor and muffins are often a tough combination... wink!)

I'd sincerely try a batch without the cinnamon, the recipe calls for nutmeg, which is a potent spice- plus the chocolate is just plain yummy in conjunction with the pumpkin flavor... I don't think you'll miss the cinnamon at all!